DaXueShan (DXS) tea is a favorite of some and I include myself in this group. This one is particularly good. Most of the DXS teas we hear of are from the Mengku side of the mountain. This particular cake is from the Yong De side.
Made of decent material (reported to be gushu), now with six years of proper aging. Many intact whole leaves used to make the cake. Deep golden, clear soup. Sweet yet complex taste (mix of stonefruit, wood and leather) giving it a pleasant thick body. Active mouthfeel providing a nice feeling in both the mouth and throat. Many might detect a small amount of bitterness but I think it quickly becomes sweetness and then a nice cooling effect emerges. Solid depth and good Qi found in this sheng.
I have picked up several aged cakes from FinePuer and I have been very happy with each one. However, I must say that this is definitely one of my favorites due to the pure enjoyment of drinking a cup and the surprising thing is that it is the youngest of all my FinePuer purchases. I like this one a lot and I highly recommend it to those looking for fine puer. If you have not done so already, check out James’ comments on TeaDB.
http://teadb.org/2009-yongde-daxueshan/
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Good review. Big fan of this one (I picked up five)! I feel like it is very undervalued for the quality.
FIVE – you are a tea hoarder, James. ;-)
I know right? After my initial two, I tried it three more times (all excellent) and talked myself into buying at tong-quantity!
Have no fear, you are in good company my friend.
I’m very happy with this one. I got lucky since it sold out just as it arrived at my doorstep! This tea affects me physiologically than any other in my collection. After a few sips, I’m inclined to do nothing for the rest of the day. :)
I agree with the mellow feelings after drinking this one.
Good review. Big fan of this one (I picked up five)! I feel like it is very undervalued for the quality.
FIVE – you are a tea hoarder, James. ;-)
I know right? After my initial two, I tried it three more times (all excellent) and talked myself into buying at tong-quantity!
Have no fear, you are in good company my friend.
I’m very happy with this one. I got lucky since it sold out just as it arrived at my doorstep! This tea affects me physiologically than any other in my collection. After a few sips, I’m inclined to do nothing for the rest of the day. :)
I agree with the mellow feelings after drinking this one.